Shropshire Hills Mountain Bike and Outdoor Pursuit Centre

Last weekend we spent with Stanton Bikes who popped down for a couple of days with all of the owners of their newly launched Slackline 853 Hardtail MTB. A fresh new addition into the hard tail frame market it is made from a high compound steel, reynolds 853, that is light, immensely strong and allows the tubes to be thinner. A video from Stanton Boss ‘Dan is at the bottom of this Blog. There were an array of different spec’d Stantons on show with the 20+ riders that had come along.

After waking up in the heated Camping Pods, Saturday started by devouring a huge breakfast from the Station Inn Cafe next to the Blazing Bikes shop. After a bit of last minute fine tunings of bikes and the odd photocall we set off to have a mass group ride out on to the Long Mynd. Taking the forestry fire road its a decent climb to the summit as it meanders through the trees. After a couple of hours of ripping around and coming home via Minton Batch it was back to the pub for some hearty fodder!

In the afternoon we wanted to put the bikes through their passes with the cameras on, so took them into some short downhill track that are scattered all over the forestry section of the Long Mynd. Although we had a great time on the bikes the weather had the better of us with the light fading fast so it was back to camp to enjoy a relaxing evening of good food and beer at the pub!

Sunday arrived with rain only reserved for Shropshire and Wales! It was bucketing it down by 11am as we were gathering shots of single track riding through the popular Carding Mill Valley just above Church Stretton. There was the odd bump and scrape as mother nature let loose with all she had and so after a few hours it was back for a well deserved bowl of hot soup in the fantastic Grillikota (Finnish BBQ).

The edit from the weekend will be available soon!

A fantastic weekend hampered by the weather but did not dampen the spirits.

Please check out the whole history and story behind Stanton at their website. They are going to be Big!

http://www.stantonbikes.com/

We will be getting Stantons in to demo soon so keep an eye out!

A fantastic weekend hampered by the weather but did not dampen the spirits.

Please check out the whole history and story behind Stanton at their website. They are going to be Big!

http://www.stantonbikes.com/

For Pod Bookings

http://www.camping-shropshire.co.uk

Blazing Bikes Shop

www.blazingbikes.co.uk

We are now pleased to be able to bring you an extensive range of Scott 2012 bike stock for you to demo. There is a full fleet here, so you can drive in to our large car park and enjoy a good time testing.

As leading UK Scott Retailers we are positioned at the base of miles of un-rivaled natural trail and single track to give us the unique opportunity to offer you the ideal environment to take your ideal bike and give it a good testing in its natural surroundings.

We can then talk you through sizing a fitting, components and the best pre and aftercare for your potential New purchase.

You could make a couple of days of it and stay in our Camping Pods.

Give us a call 01694 781515 or enquiries@blazingbikes.co.uk for details on pricing, times and more.

Our Current Stock with more arriving daily at the moment,

All Mountain Bikes

Scott Genius 50

Scott Genius 30

The Genius is a full suspension bike designed to handle any trail, any time. It’s the ultimate trail bike suitable for marathons and multi-day stage races. IMP4 carbon technology makes the bike extremely lightweight and stiff, while the Equalizer2 shock allows the rider three separate travel settings that can be accessed via the handlebar mounted TwinLoc lever. The HMF carbon fibre Scott Genius 30 2012 Mountain Bike is equipped with SRAM parts to provide one of the lightest, most reliable 150 mm travel trail bikes available.

Frame:

Genius Carbon mainframe, HMF NET, IMP4 Technology, Alloy 6061 DB swingarm with replaceable hanger, sealed aircraft bearings, 150mm rear wheel travel

Rear Shock:

Scott Equalizer 2 with 3 modes – Lockout, Traction and Full Travel, sag indicator, dual rebound adjustable

Fork:

Fox 32 Talas RL, lockout, rebound adjustable, 2 travel position, 150-120mm travel

Front Derailleur:

SRAM X7 direct mount

Rear Derailleur:

SRAM X9 Long Cage

Number of Gears:

30

Shifters:

SRAM X7 trigger adjustable clamp

Chainset:

SRAM X9 3.3 GXP

Chainrings:

44/33/22 tooth

Bottom Bracket:

SRAM GXP cartridge

Cassette:

SRAM PG1050 11-36 tooth 10-speed

Chain:

SRAM PC1031

Pedals:

Shimano M520 Clipless

Front Brake:

Avid Elixir 7, 180mm HS1 rotor

Rear Brake:

Avid Elixir 7, 180mm HS1 rotor

Brake Levers:

Avid Elixir 7

Handlebars:

Scott Pilot 20 Pro, 2014 Alloy, 20mm rise, 680mm

Stem:

Scott MC Pro, 6 degree angle

Headset:

Ritchey Pro, semi-integrated

Grips:

Scott lockon

Rims:

DT Swiss XR35 Disc

Front Hub:

DT Swiss XR35 Disc IT, RWS QR

Rear Hub:

DT Swiss XR35 Disc IT, RWS QR

Spokes:

DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm

Front Tyre:

Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo, 26×2.25, Kevlar bead, tubeless ready, Pacestar compound

Rear Tyre:

Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo, 26×2.25, Kevlar bead, tubeless ready, Pacestar compound

Saddle:

Selle Italia Team Edition, FEC rails

Seatpost:

Scott RC 03-60

Extra Features:

Remote Shock System: Scott Twinloc remote lever, front and rear lockout activated by one lever – Travel adjust: Lockout/95mm/150mm

Weight:

Not Specified

Trails

Scott Spark 60

The Spark 60 is a full suspension aluminum framed bike equipped with Shimano parts that is great for first time trail riders and all around fun.

Frame:

Spark Alloy 6061 custom butted hydroformed tubing, U-Mono Link, BB height adjustable, replaceable mech hanger, 120mm rear wheel travel

Rear Shock:

DT Swiss M210 Air, ABS spring, rebound adjustable, lockout

Fork:

Rockshox Recon Silver RL, Coil spring, Alloy steerer, Motion Control lockout, rebound adjustable, 120mm travel

Front Derailleur:

Shimano SLX Direct Mount

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano SLX Shadow long cage

Number of Gears:

27

Shifters:

Shimano Deore Rapidfire Plus 2-way release

Chainset:

Shimano Deore M590

Chainrings:

44/32/22 tooth

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano Cartridge

Cassette:

Shimano HG50 11-34 tooth 9-speed

Chain:

Shimano HG53

Pedals:

Wellgo C128

Front Brake:

Shimano M446 Disc, 180mm rotor

Rear Brake:

Shimano M446 Disc, 160mm rotor

Brake Levers:

Shimano M445 Disc

Handlebars:

Scott Pilot 15 Team, 15mm rise, 680mm wide

Stem:

Scott Comp, 6 degree angle

Headset:

Ritchey OE Semi Integrated

Rims:

Alex XC-44 Disc

Front Hub:

Scott Team Disc CL

Rear Hub:

Shimano RM66 Disc CL

Spokes:

Stainless Black 1.8mm

Front Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Active, 26×2.25

Rear Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Active, 26×2.25

Saddle:

Scott Racing

Seatpost:

Scott Comp

Extra Features:

Remote Shock System: Scott Twinloc remote lever, front and rear lockout activated by one lever

Weight:

Not Specified

Scott Scale 35

The HMF carbon fiber Scale 35 is designed for the XC racer on a budget. Built with a Rock Shox Reba and mix of SRAM parts, you’ll get a great race bike without breaking the bank.

Frame:

Scale Carbon, IMP3, HMF NET, tapered headtube, post disc mount, carbon dropout, PFBB92, replaceable mech hanger, SDS shock damping system

Fork:

Rockshox Reba RL Air, tapered steerer, Poploc remote lockout, rebound adjustable, 100mm

Front Derailleur:

SRAM X7

Rear Derailleur:

SRAM X9 Long Cage

Number of Gears:

20

Shifters:

SRAM X7 trigger adjustable clamp

Chainset:

SRAM S-1000 GXP

Chainrings:

39/26 tooth

Bottom Bracket:

SRAM GXP PF Integrated

Cassette:

SRAM PG1050 11-36 tooth 10-speed

Chain:

SRAM PC1031

Pedals:

Shimano M520 Clipless

Front Brake:

Avid Elixir 5S, 180mm HS1 rotor

Rear Brake:

Avid Elixir 5S, 160mm HS1 rotor

Brake Levers:

Avid Elixir 5S

Handlebars:

Scott Hot Rod, flat, 9 degree bend, 680mm

Stem:

Scott Comp, 6 degree angle

Headset:

Ritchey Comp Plus, tapered

Grips:

Scott lockon

Rims:

DT Swiss XR30 Disc

Front Hub:

DT Swiss XR30 Disc IT

Rear Hub:

DT Swiss XR30 Disc IT

Spokes:

DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm

Front Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 26×2.1, Kevlar bead

Rear Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 26×2.1, Kevlar bead

Saddle:

Selle Italia Team Edition, FEC rails

Seatpost:

Scott RC 03-60

Weight:

Not Specified

Scott 29ers

Scott Spark 29 Expert

You wanted it, and now it’s here. The all new 100mm travel Spark 29er is the perfect partner for marathons, stage races, and all day fun. The Scott Spark 29 Expert 2012 Mountain Bike is a full suspension aluminium 29er with a Shimano XT/SLX drivetrain which is lightweight, durable, affordable and retains all the great geometry and ride of its carbon cousins.

Frame:

Spark Carbon, IMP5 technology, HMF NET, BB92, Alloy Swingarm with 160PM, U-Mono link, Tapered headtube, replaceable mech hanger, BB height adjustable, 100mm rear wheel travel

Rear Shock:

DT Swiss M210 Air, ABS spring, rebound adjustable, lockout

Fork:

Rockshox Reba 29 RL Air, Motion Control lockout, tapered steerer, rebound adjustable, 100mm travel

Front Derailleur:

Shimano SLX Direct Mount

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano XT Shadow long cage

Number of Gears:

30

Shifters:

Shimano SLX Rapidfire Plus 2-way release

Chainset:

Shimano XT Hollowtech II

Chainrings:

42/32/24 tooth

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano BB71-41A

Cassette:

Shimano HG81 11-36 tooth 10-speed

Chain:

Shimano HG54

Pedals:

Shimano M520 Clipless

Front Brake:

Avid Elixir 5S, 180mm HS1 rotor

Rear Brake:

Avid Elixir 5S, 160mm HS1 rotor

Brake Levers:

Avid Elixir 5S

Handlebars:

Scott Hot Rod Tbar, T-shape flat, 9 degree bend, 680mm wide

Stem:

Scott Comp, -6 degree angle

Headset:

Ritchey Comp Plus, tapered

Grips:

Scott lockon

Rims:

DT Swiss XR39 Disc

Front Hub:

DT Swiss XR39 Disc IT

Rear Hub:

DT Swiss XR39 Disc IT

Spokes:

DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm

Front Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 29×2.25, Kevlar Bead

Rear Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 29×2.25, Kevlar Bead

Saddle:

Selle Italia Team Edition, FEC rails

Seatpost:

Scott RC 05-60

Extra Features:

Remote Shock System: Scott Twinloc remote lever, front and rear lockout activated by one lever

Weight:

Not Specified

Scott 29 Elite

You wanted it, and now it’s here. The all new 100mm travel Spark 29er is the perfect partner for marathons, stage races, and all day fun. The Scott Spark 29 Elite 2012 Mountain Bike is a full suspension aluminium 29er with a Shimano XT/SLX drivetrain which is lightweight, durable, affordable and retains all the great geometry and ride of its carbon cousins.

Frame:

Spark Alloy 6061 custom butted hydroformed tubing, tapered headtube, U-Mono Link, BB height adjustable, replaceable mech hanger, 100mm rear wheel travel

Rear Shock:

DT Swiss M210 Air, ABS spring, rebound adjustable, lockout

Fork:

Rockshox Reba 29 RL Air, Motion Control lockout, tapered steerer, rebound adjustable, 100mm travel

Front Derailleur:

Shimano SLX Direct Mount

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano XT Shadow long cage

Number of Gears:

30

Shifters:

Shimano SLX Rapidfire Plus 2-way release

Chainset:

Shimano XT Hollowtech II

Chainrings:

42/32/24 tooth

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano Cartridge

Cassette:

Shimano HG62 11-36 tooth 10-speed

Chain:

Shimano HG54

Pedals:

Shimano M505 Clipless

Front Brake:

Avid Elixir 5S, 180mm HS1 rotor

Rear Brake:

Avid Elixir 5S, 160mm HS1 rotor

Brake Levers:

Avid Elixir 5S

Handlebars:

Scott Hot Rod Tbar, T-shape flat, 9 degree bend, 680mm wide

Stem:

Scott Comp, -6 degree angle

Headset:

Ritchey Comp Plus, tapered

Rims:

Alex XC-49 Disc

Front Hub:

Scott Comp Disc IT

Rear Hub:

Shimano M529 Disc IT

Spokes:

DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm

Front Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 29×2.25, Kevlar Bead

Rear Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 29×2.25, Kevlar Bead

Saddle:

Scott Racing

Seatpost:

Scott Comp Zero Offset

Extra Features:

Remote Shock System: Scott Twinloc remote lever, front and rear lockout activated by one lever

Weight:

Not Specified

Scott Scale Elite

The new custom butted 6061 aluminium Scott Scale 29 Elite 2012 Mountain Bike is a lightweight and durable 29″ hardtail. With a Shimano XT/SLX drivetrain and the same celebrated geometry as its carbon siblings, it gives you a great value in a big wheeled bike.

Frame:

Scale 29 Alloy 6061, custom butted superlight tubing, forged race disc dropouts PM160, bridgeless seatstays, integrated headset, replaceable hanger

Fork:

Rockshox Reba 29 RL Air, Poploc remote lockout, rebound adjustable, 100mm travel

Front Derailleur:

Shimano SLX

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano XT Shadow long cage

Number of Gears:

30

Shifters:

Shimano SLX Rapidfire Plus 2-way release

Chainset:

Shimano M552

Chainrings:

42/32/24 tooth

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano Cartridge

Cassette:

Shimano HG62 11-36 tooth 10-speed

Chain:

Shimano HG54

Pedals:

Wellgo C128

Front Brake:

Avid Elixir 3, 180mm HS1 rotor

Rear Brake:

Avid Elixir 3, 160mm HS1 rotor

Brake Levers:

Avid Elixir 3

Handlebars:

Scott Hot Rod Tbar, T-shape flat, 9 degree bend, 680mm wide

Stem:

Scott Comp, -6 degree angle

Headset:

Ritchey OE Semi Integrated

Rims:

DT Swiss 485d

Front Hub:

Scott Comp Disc IT

Rear Hub:

Shimano M529 Disc

Spokes:

DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm

Front Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 29×2.25, Kevlar Bead

Rear Tyre:

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, 29×2.25, Kevlar Bead

Saddle:

Scott Racing

Seatpost:

Scott Comp Zero Offset

Weight:

Not Specified

We are very proud and honored to be hosting round 3 of the CRC Marathon for our second year next July 14th and 15th 2012. After the great success and turnout of last year we are hoping that we can bring you the fantastic weather we had last year with excellent evening entertainment and lots of great food at the Station Inn.

Over the two days there will be the road sportive on the Saturday covering two distances and the MTB Marathon on the Sunday with 4 different distances to choose from.

Details for the event are yet to be posted but we will bring them to you as soon as we know.